Health T Level

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The T Level in Health (Supporting the Adult Nursing Team) is equivalent to 3 A Levels and is a suitable course option if you are passionate about a career in the health sector, with a particular focus on supporting the adult nursing team. The T Level will combine classroom work with work experience placements across the 2-year course, developing core knowledge and relevant career specific skills. This ensures that you have the knowledge and skills needed to progress onto health-related university courses, apprenticeships or employment.

The Health and Social Care department has four dedicated teaching rooms in the Elm building and a specialist clinical room. You will have access to textbooks for the duration of the course which you are expected to use productively along with self-directed internet research to complete your assessments. This course will be delivered and led by the Health and Social Care department with specific support from Science specialists.

The programme of study features a combination of classroom learning and an industry placement:

YEAR 1

Four days in college, one day on placement.

Two block placements to be completed throughout the year.

YEAR 2

Two block placements to be completed throughout the year.

YOU WILL BE ASSESSED IN A NUMBER OF WAYS, THESE INCLUDE:

2 set examinations

An Employer Set Project (ESP)

1 Professional Discussion/Assessment

2 Practical Assessments

Case Study Assessment

Year 1: 70% exam, 30% employer set project

Year 2: 100% practical and written assessments

Information on course specific and pathway specific entry criteria can be found on our website.

Once completing the T Level in Health, students will be able to progress onto a number of careers in the health sector which may include: Higher education or further study in a health career such as nursing and paramedic science Apprenticeships in the health sector and employment in the health sector such as ambulance support worker, healthcare support worker and senior healthcare support workers.